Friday, August 7, 2020

Silver bling!

 Thought I might showcase a few silvery 'bling' items hot off my workbench recently. I love working with fine silver and a touch of rhinestone sparkle often goes a long way!

Fine silver 'diamonds' earrings:

Rhinestone encrusted adjustable silver ring:

Aquamarine with sterling silver star earrings:

Any inquiries, please visit my store @gojjell.etsy.com


Friday, July 17, 2020

Wrap away those winter chills!

I've been busy knitting different styles of scarves and neck warmers/cowls over the last few weeks trying to find ways to keep those freezing winter winds away.
I love using different types of yarn in wonderful shades and textures and have loved the results thus far.
What do you think?


Variety of handspun yarn including sari silk!

Cranberry loveliness!

Unisex shades of grey....

Cool blues but cosy and warm....
Softest lavender cowl

Monday, June 29, 2020

Outdoors!

Now that my potting shed is up and ready to go, I thought the poster below was quite an apt message.

I see this message each time I enter the glasshouse. One can and must try!

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Potting Shed/Glasshouse Week 6

I have a new potting shed/glasshouse!

Construction is complete, shelving, bench surfaces, propagating tray, storage racks, potting up area and even running water with a deep trough are all ready and waiting to be used!

Apart from having some difficulty sourcing a decent quantity of perlite for propagation, all systems are now ready to roll. Tools and gardening bits and bobs are already starting to find their new home.

Very happy gardener here......can you tell?






Friday, June 19, 2020

Potting Shed/Glasshouse Week 5

Nearing completion structurally!

Windows and door frame installed. Internal shelving/ workbenches and propagating tray installed.
Metal trough installed at far end of the shed.

Painting has begun!






Friday, June 12, 2020

Potting Shed/Glasshouse Week 4

Another productive week working on the potting shed construction. The weather has been very kind to us and though very cold, not wet or extremely windy.

This week the cladding of the shed was erected(almost complete) and comprises weathertex boards and colorbond steel, all salvaged materials from the house construction. The framework for the glass panels was also erected. Most of this construction will be made from the reclaimed materials left after our major build.

The potting shed is starting to feel more enclosed now and less open to the weather. The roof is half colorbond steel and half laser light sheeting(new).






Monday, June 1, 2020

Potting Shed....Week 3

A very productive week and things are starting to really take shape!
Two loads of 10mm stones were ordered and laid for the base of the shed. They feel so good underfoot! The frame has gone up and with great dexterity and a little fear! Trev and I have managed to start installing the roof trusses. Wild winds were forecast for the weekend so we managed to erect and stabilise a few trusses by Friday afternoon. Fingers crossed they will remain in place for Monday!!

My little potting shed/glass house is really starting to evolve!